Free is no support and folk scream as that's exactly what it means.
HOWEVER if you want the free version, just uninstall what you have now and clean it off entirely with AVG's Remover Tool. I think it's currently at https://support.avg.com/SupportArticleView?l=en&urlName=How-to-uninstall-AVG
So now we are ready to go get the free version. My advice is to get it from Ninite.com. It's much easier and you are assured of getting the free version.
Why Ninite? Read https://www.howtogeek.com/201354/ninite-is-the-only-safe-place-to-get-windows-freeware/
I am highly upset with AVG, but do not know how to contact them, can anyone help. I went to try their 30 day free trial on Feb.8, 2017. Then on Feb. 12, 2017, I started getting notification stating my AVG free trail has ended and if I want the system I must pay now. Since when did 4 days actually become 30 days. Anyone have issues like this by the way?

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